Brief Summary:
Marist College invites applications for the newly created position of Director of Equity and Compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with and reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Equity and Compliance is responsible for coordinating the College's response to all forms of discrimination. Serving as the College's designated Title IX Coordinator, the Director has primary responsibility for implementing the College's compliance efforts relating specifically to sex/gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault and/or other sexual misconduct, stalking, dating and domestic violence. This position works closely with internal stakeholders and key constituents, including the Director of Academic Diversity and Inclusion and the Special Assistant to the President on Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, to ensure Marist College complies with Title IX, Title VII, Clery Act, VAWA, ADA, ADEA, NYS Education Law Sex. 129 (a) and (b), FERPA, HIPAA, and other state and federal laws pertaining to gender-based violence and discrimination in a higher education setting. The Director of Equity and Compliance is responsible for leading and proactively influencing College-wide policy and grievance procedure development, planning, monitoring, reporting, education, prevention and training efforts.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Human Services, Law, Criminal Justice, or other related field required. A minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in Title IX compliance, law, human resources, student life, student conduct, law enforcement or similar field is required. A demonstrated working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as they relate to Title IX, Title VII, the Clery Act, VAWA, Campus SaVE Act, ADA/Section 504, ADEA, and NYS Education Law Article 129 is also required. Experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, along with demonstrated ability to design and deliver training and education for varying constituents. Excellent organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail is essential.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, References
Position Open Date:
03/06/2018
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